Wildfires near Nkangala, Mpumalanga

Nkangala is a district in Mpumalanga, South Africa — the Highveld grassland and the Lowveld bushveld. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Nkangala. Fires across Mpumalanga peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.

Fire danger—

Active fires15

Wind15 km/h NE · gusts 23 km/h

Conditions shown are for Mpumalanga.

Current fires in Nkangala

Municipalities — Nkangala

Dr JS Moroka Emakhazeni Emalahleni Steve Tshwete Victor Khanye

Districts & metros — Mpumalanga

← Mpumalanga Ehlanzeni Gert Sibande

Wildfire season in Nkangala

Fires across Mpumalanga, which Nkangala belongs to, peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Mpumalanga has been October. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Nkangala fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Nkangala itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 5 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Nkangala is one of 3 districts & metros in Mpumalanga. It lies about 90 km N of the centre of Mpumalanga. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 10177).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Nkangala right now?

Fires are currently detected inside Nkangala: Middelburg, Mpumalanga, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality and Mpumalanga. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.

When is the wildfire season in Nkangala?

Fires across Mpumalanga, which Nkangala belongs to, peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.

Where in Mpumalanga is Nkangala?

Nkangala lies about 90 km N of the centre of Mpumalanga.

What area does the Nkangala map cover?

It covers Nkangala and the 5 municipalities within it, inside Mpumalanga. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary.

Is the Nkangala fire map official?

No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 10177.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.

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